#web-accessibility — Public Fediverse posts

📆 14 May 2026
"W3C WAI 2026 Update Town Hall" by Shawn Lawton Henry at Knowbility

Moving beyond a traditional presentation format, this Town Hall invites attendees to engage directly with the WAI’s current initiatives through open dialogue. It is a unique opportunity to contribute your questions and insights to the collective effort of making the web more accessible.
https://www.w3.org/events/talks/2026/w3c-wai-2026-update-town-hall/
#WebAccessibility #WebStandards

I've been using the WAVE Evaluation Tool (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/wave-evaluation-tool/jbbplnpkjmmeebjpijfedlgcdilocofh) for accessibility testing for a while now. It gives you an "AIM Score" (https://wave.webaim.org/aimscore) that you can fix on the page, and it doesn't require the page to be accessible on the internet. I like that.

#Accessibility #WebAccessibility #WebDev

Piccalilli shares: Three stoic principles for better web accessibility. https://piccalil.li/blog/three-stoic-principles-for-better-web-accessibility/ #WebAccessibility #stoicism
Stoicism along with Taoism and Techno-Anarchism is one of the three isms keeping me sane. ;)

Blog yazılarınızda, web sitenizde ve sosyal medya paylaşımlarınızda bir görsel paylaşıyorsanız mutlaka görme güçlüğü çeken insanlar için görseli açıklayan bir "Alternatif Metin" ekleyin. Benim yerime yapay zeka oluştursun derseniz kullanabileceğiniz prompt'u aşağıya ekliyorum.

https://prompts.chat/prompts/cmoipxsoq0007jv04cjunxzzl_alternative-text-generator

#accessibility #WebAccessibility #a11y

Not all accessibility is visible, but it’s always essential💡

ARIA helps bridge the gap between dynamic UI and assistive technologies♿

#Accessibility #WebAccessibility #ARIA #A11y #DigitalInclusion #UXDesign

WordPress Use Roles to Reduce Accessibility Risk

In this clip, the team talks about how permissions and publishing roles can reduce risk, create accountability, and make it easier to trace accessibility issues back to their source.

#AccessibilityPodcast #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #WordPressAccessibility #a11y

I'm writing a series of blog posts recounting my activities during my undergrad #SciComm internship focused on improving the navigation and accessibility of a science website.

Your support and feedback would mean a lot to get part two (and frankly the rest) written. I don't have much confidence in my writing and I'm pretty nervous about sharing this.

https://maryseph.com/blog-how-to-refresh-science-website-1/

#Agroecolgy #Blog #WebAccessibility

The Best Way to Prevent Accessibility Issues Before They Happen

In this clip, the team talks about using governance, user permissions, and tools like blocking PDF uploads to reduce common accessibility problems caused during content creation.

#AccessibilityPodcast #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #WordPressAccessibility #a11y

The Best Way to Prevent Accessibility Issues Before They Happen

In this clip, the team talks about using governance, user permissions, and tools like blocking PDF uploads to reduce common accessibility problems caused during content creation.

#AccessibilityPodcast #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #WordPressAccessibility #a11y

Could Content Creators Be Liable for Website Accessibility?

In this clip, the team discusses a proposed California bill that may expand liability beyond developers to include plugin providers, maintainers, and even people paid to publish content.

#AccessibilityPodcast #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #WordPressAccessibility #a11y

If users can’t exit, they can’t experience your site. 💡

Keyboard accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential for inclusive navigation ♿

#Accessibility #WebAccessibility #A11y #UXDesign #DigitalInclusion #WCAG #accesstive

Semantics question. My page has a 'main' area and an 'aside' (sidebar). Does the sidebar content need to follow the main's heading hierarchy, e.g. start at h2 if the main page has a h1, or is it a separate context? Does any h1-h6 tag make sense in an aside? Thanks.

#html #a11y #webaccessibility

This week, Jeremy Rivera, surprised Harris Schneiderman with a common accessibility challenge: Build an accessible button. The twist? Zero prep and a live audience! Learn how he pulls it off (while not panicking under the pressure!)

🎬 Watch now https://youtu.be/QAYD2sf1ZSI #a11y #WebAccessibility

What is #Umbraad (Umbraco Accessibility Awareness Day)? A free, virtual event held every year on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD).
We bring together devs, content editors, marketers & digital leaders to make the web more inclusive, in #Umbraco and beyond.
Talks, demos, panels & fireside chats. Follow to stay updated! 🌐
#A11y #WebAccessibility #OpenSource

Hi all! I'm considering giving #RSS another try because I haven't been able to find a news app that works well for me. Before I jump back in, I'd love your advice on a few things:

1. What RSS reader do you use and recommend?

I'm #Blind and use the #NVDA #ScreenReader, so strict keyboard accessibility is a must. I mainly read on my PC, though a companion mobile app would be a nice bonus. Does your reader play nicely with screen readers?

1. How do you actually find feeds?

The last time I tried RSS, discovering good feeds was a huge roadblock for me. Are there directories, search tools, or tricks you use to track down the RSS links for sites you like?

1. Do you have any tips for curation and avoiding overwhelm?

I want to avoid the "huge pile of unreads" problem. How do you organize your feeds so they don't require high-energy maintenance?

Any tips are greatly appreciated!

#Accessibility #Tech #News #WebAccessibility #AssistiveTech @mastoblind @main

I'm blind. I use a screen reader every day — to write code, to ship software, to navigate the internet.

Automated tools catch ~30% of accessibility issues. I catch the rest.

Now taking on 3-4 accessibility consulting clients for Q2. EAA is in effect — compliance isn't optional.

https://jessicategner.com/consulting

#accessibility #EAA #WCAG #a11y #ScreenReader #WebAccessibility #EN301549 #OpenSource #blind

¿Did i ever boost Media without descriptive Alt Text?.
Please point out such #Boosts, i will remove them.

¿Did i ever post Media without descriptive Alt Text?.
Please point out such #Posts, i will be ashamed.

By #Descriptive, i mean the Alt Text must describe the #Media, much like you would describe a Picture or a Happening to a Friend if you can’t show it.
A witty Remark that does not describe the Media is not acceptable #AltText on my Profile.

#Mastodon #Accessibility #WebAccessibility

Hey, fellow WCAG nerds. I’ve never really looked into conferences on the subject because they were basically off the table at my job, but I potentially have some more latitude in the next year or two. What are some web accessibility conferences that you’ve found generally informative and useful?

#wcag #accessibility #a11y #WebAccessibility

Please do not use auto-scrolling content on the web and in applications

https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/01/please-do-not-use-auto-scrolling-content-on-the-web-and-in-applications/

#HackerNews #autoScrolling #webAccessibility #userExperience #digitalWellbeing #onlineContent